Every season brings with it must haves. If I could only use FIVE beauty products all summer long these would be it. Each one is an amazing addition to your beauty collection and perfect for travel for all those summer getaways.

FOR YOUR SKIN

FRESH Lotus Youth Preserve Rescue Mask
ITEM 2030252
Standard Size    3.3 oz/ 100 mL USD $62.00 CAD $75.00
Mini Size    1 oz/ 30 mL USD $25.00 CAD $30.00

What Is It?
A five-minute facial that offers multi-benefits that helps to rejuvenate skin while targeting dullness, rough texture, and uneven skin tone.

Skin Type: Normal, Oily, Combination, Dry, Sensitive
Solutions For: Dullness, Dryness, Uneven Skin Texture & Tone
Formulated Without: Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates

What’s Nice About It?
This high-performance formula instantly rescues your skin from daily stress and helps it to recover and replenish a beautiful looking complexion by cocooning and gently buffing the skin it restores your natural radiance.

Other Niceties
A blend of kombu seaweed, red algae, and lotus seed powder, the mask works to gently buff and refine the skin. The Super 7 Complex: A blend of seven super-charged ingredients helps to hydrate, improve radiance, and promote a youthful-looking complexion.

First Impression & Application Reflection
This mask was easy to apply and smelled clean and fresh. This mask is great for a perfecting your skin at a few moments notice. I would highly recommend it before a big event, after a busy work day, a late night out, or a long flight. It helps to create a beautiful radiant complexion from dry, uneven, dull and congested skin.
My skin looked radiant and revitalized. The skin surface was supple and refreshed. The mask left a clean and smooth canvas to which my makeup applied beautifully.

How to Use
•   Apply a generous layer using circular motions and let it work for five minutes.
•   Add warm water and massage the skin, then rinse well.
•   Can be used two to three times a week.

Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Betaine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Steareth-21, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Shell Powder, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Powder, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Averrhoa Carambola Leaf Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Stearyl Alcohol, Disodium Edta, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bht, Tetrasodium Edta, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Caramel, Xanthan Gum, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Citral.

FOR YOUR LASHES

TOO FACED Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara
ITEM 1809193 • SIZE 0.27 oz/ 8 mL
USD $24.00 CAD $31.00

What Is It?
A waterproof, intensely black, volumizing mascara that separates, coats and curls your lashes to perfection.

Formulated Without: Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates

What’s Nice About It?
A waterproof formula of the original and much loved Better Than Sex mascara with water-resistant polymers. An hourglass-shaped brush specifically designed with extra stiff bristles to maximize the performance of this carbon black, collagen-fueled formula for the most dramatic waterproof lashes.

Other Niceties
This mascara’s unique peptides help to deliver deep, intense, black color while porcelain flower extract moisturizes and conditions lashes.

First Impression & Application Reflection
This mascara is the best waterproof formula I have found. The hourglass-shaped brush helps to evenly coat and deposit highly pigmented black colour while making lashes look full and completely volumized. It has extremely high performance for days on the water to celebration tears and is absolutely sweat and play proof. All while maintaining beautifully curled and intensely black almost fake looking lashes.

How to Use
• Sweep on one coat for lashes that are full, defined, and lengthened.
• Add additional coats as desired for even more luscious, curled, and dramatic lashes

Ingredients
Isododecane, Paraffin, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Beeswax/Cera Alba/ Cire d'Abeille, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Pentaerythrityl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Talc, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Copernicia Cerifera Cera/ Cire De Carnauba, Polybutene, Water/Aqua/Eau, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-7, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Hoya Lacunosa Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Iron Oxides (CI 77499).

FOR YOUR TRESSES

DEVACURL Melt into Moisture Matcha Butter Conditioning Mask
ITEM 1977156    Standard Size: 8 oz/ 236 mL
USD $36.00    CAD $49.00

What Is It?
A nourishing treatment mask that transforms hair with matcha butter for intense moisture, softness, and shine.
Hair Type: All Hair Types
Formulated Without: Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates

What’s Nice About It?
This nourishing treatment features a buttery texture that won’t weigh hair down, it melts onto every strand—infuses hair with moisturizing matcha green tea butter, vitamin-packed sweet almond oil, and protective beet root extract.

Other Niceties
This mask is vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated without silicone or gluten.

First Impression & Application Reflection
It has a luxuriously creamy texture and the scent of matcha green tea and almond oil smelled wonderful. This mask worked wonders for deep conditioning and nourishing my hair. It left it easy to comb throughout,  looking shiny, healthy and feeling irresistibly soft.

How to Use
For a quick moisture boost, apply after cleansing and let sit for three minutes. Alternatively you can cover hair with a plastic cap for 15 to 20 minutes, with or without heat or for maximum moisture you can leave on overnight. Rinse thoroughly. Use once a week or as needed.

Ingredients
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond Oil), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Melissa Officinalis Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Peg-40 Castor Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Aminomethyl Propanol, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Dipheptyl Succinate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Polyquaternium-7, Polysorbate-60, Polyquaternium-37, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Green 5 (CI 61570), Yellow 6 (CI 15985).

FOR YOUR HYDRATION

Avène Thermal Spring Water

This product is a holy grail product for me. It is the ultimate beauty product to have in your beauty arsenal and for travel for many reasons. I discovered this product after a co-worker introduced me to it after a day in the sun left my skin ravaged and red. After spraying it on my skin felt immediately soothed. It delivered comfort without any residue and kept my makeup looking fresh. I have not been without a bottle since. I use it for everything from after sun care, in my skincare routine, after hair removal or medical procedures and especially during travel. (Tip: I prefer to keep mine in the fridge when I can for an extra burst of freshness).

CAD USD
50 mL $10.00 10.58 oz $18.50
150 mL $16.50 5.29 oz $14.00
300 mL CAD $21.75 1.76 oz $9.00

What Is It?
Originating as pure rain mixed with sea-spray rich in mineral salts, Avène Thermal Spring Water makes its 50-year journey through the Cévennes Mountains in Avène, France. It gradually becomes infused with trace elements and silicates, and comes in contact with an ancient microorganism Aqua Dolomiae, which was first identified by Avène in 2001. This remarkable biological property combined with the well-known mineral properties of Avène Thermal Spring Water ensures gentleness and tolerance, creating a unique double signature that does not exist anywhere else in the world. Over 150 stringent biological, pharmacological and clinical studies have clearly demonstrated the soothing, softening and calming benefits of Avène Thermal Spring Water. Avène Thermal Spring Water is captured directly at its source and bottled in a sterile environment, ensuring that all its soothing and softening properties are preserved.

Mineral & Biological Properties
•   Low mineral content: Does not dry out the skin
•   Ideal calcium/magnesium ratio: Helps to improve skin texture
•   Rich in silicates: Softens skin
•   Rich in trace elements: Restores the epidermal barrier
•   Neutral pH: 7.5
•   Rich in key substances (LPS, amino acids, sugars) from Aqua Dolomiae microflora1: Calms itching sensations and irritation

Solutions For:
After Cleansing & After Shaving, Allergic Reactions/ Redness, Itching, After Sun, During Travel, Damaged Skin/ Wounds, After Sports Activities, Post-Procedure

How to Use:
Spray a fine mist about an arm’s length away from face and let the soothing begin.

FOR FLAWLESS SKIN

MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Perfector Skin Tint Foundation SPF 25
SIZE 1.01 oz/ 30 mL • ITEM 2050185
USD $36.00

What Is It?
A blurring skin tint that enhances the look of skin for a perfected complexion.

Skin Type: Sensitive, Normal, Combination

What’s Nice About It?

This formula does exactly as it states creating this perfect blurring effect and enhancing skin without feeling heavy. It gives a subtle sun kissed glow to the skin can be attributed to the warming pigments used and it also offers sun protection with an SPF 25. The finish is natural and my skin stayed supple while feeling protected.

Other Niceties
Ultra HD Perfector's advanced technology offers flexible shades that adapt to fit a range of three to five skin tones each so your match is easy to find and adapts throughout the year. The warm pigments formulation keeps your skin looking healthy and perfect.

First Impression & Application Reflection
It had a consistency similar to a liquid foundation and BB Cream. It was an easy and effortless one step easy application that blended easily across my entire face without a lot of product. It states that the coverage is light I find it to be a medium coverage and buildable depending on your layering technique. It gives me a natural and flawless finish with SPF 25 sun protection. It blurs my imperfections. I wear it on its own and it looks like my skin but better. This product can be layered with your favourite foundation for more coverage. It proved to be long lasting and wore well providing optimal coverage without looking cakey or creasing.

How to Use
I find the best way to apply it is with my fingertips, starting from the center of the face, blending out to the edges of my face and down my neck

FOR YOUR POUT

MAC Lipsticks have been a favourite of mine since I was a teen. I find I buy the same shades over and over again. Throughout the summer months, I typically favor bright coral shades or bold shimmery pinks to paint my pout with bright happy hues. The one shown is in the shade ‘See Sheer’ but I wanted to also include a few more of my favourites in my two favorite finishes. I have listed them below. The lustre finish is a lightweight Lipstick formula with easy glide, sheer-to-medium buildable coverage and a lustrous finish. The cremesheen finish is a creamy, balmy Lipstick formula with a comforting feel, medium buildable coverage and a semi-glossy finish.

M·A·C Lipstick
CAD $23.00 USD 18.50
3 g / 0.1 oz
SEE SHEER [Lustre] - Grapefruit Pink
FLAMINGO [Lustre] - Light Milky Bright Coral
GIDDY [Lustre] - Lightheaded Pink Shimmered With Gold
PRETTY BOY [Cremesheen] - Intense Pink Coral

FOR YOUR SUN PROTECTION

QUAY AUSTRALIA “The Playa” Aviator Sunglasses

Now: USD $48.00 Currently 20% off Original Price USD $60.00

These classic aviator shades are a must have. They are a fashionable and functional year-round wardrobe essential. They are modern with their frameless design and sleek metal accents. They measure 64mm lens width; 15mm bridge width; 150mm temple length and have 100% UV protection. I own them in two colours and reach for them all the time.

These products are sure to leave you looking and feeling beautiful in these summer months.

What are your summer beauty must haves?
Comment Below.

With Nice Things & Feeling Summertime Beautiful,
Andrea